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Announcing E11VEN: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 7th!
Events, News Allan Chochinov Events, News Allan Chochinov

Announcing E11VEN: MFA Products of Design Thesis Presentations are May 7th!

We invite you to attend the 11th Annual Master’s Thesis Presentations—of the 2024 graduating class of the MFA in Products of Design program—live at the SVA Theatre on Tuesday, May 7th from 1:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT, GMT-4). Sixteen graduating master’s students will each present their year-long thesis work comprised of research, artifacts, services, experiences, and platforms.

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Guest Lecture Video: Souvik Paul
Lectures Allan Chochinov Lectures Allan Chochinov

Guest Lecture Video: Souvik Paul

Souvik Paul is an award-winning industrial designer / design strategist who is the founder and CEO of Aurie, a medical device seed-stage start-up focused on reducing intermittent catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

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What is a “Product Designer,” Now?
Allan Chochinov Allan Chochinov

What is a “Product Designer,” Now?

While slices of design practice and expertise are getting thinner than ever, the one term that seems to be increasing in usage is the term “product designer.” This article breaks down the three main flavors of a product designer, what they’re intended to accomplish, and why having expertise in these areas will set you up for the most exciting and impactful career possible.

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